MANIC DEPRESSIVE PSYCHOSIS
The mood of people with manic depressive psychosis cycles dramatically. They embark upon a roller coaster ride that takes them from the depths of depression to the heights of ecstasy. Down in the depths, depression leaves its victims vegetative, nihilistic and frankly suicidal. On the upswings mania drives its victims into the arms of hyperactivity, elation and sleeplessness. It leads them into bizarre behavioural states. The world is their oyster. They feel 150 per cent! But mania frequently gets people into trouble with the law; especially in relation to financial matters. It is not unusual for manic people to buy the Sydney Harbour Bridge or hire a Rolls Royce to drive from Melbourne to Cairns. It goes without saying that manic people rarely have the money to pay for their excesses. Their cheques invariably bounce.
The discovery that Lithium Carbonate puts the brakes on aggressive mood swings has been a God send to the victims of manic depressive psychosis. Not only do regular doses of Lithium restore the mood to normal equilibrium; they prevent further instability. Unfortunately the therapeutic dose of Lithium takes blood levels very close to toxic concentrations. Treatment needs to be monitored very closely by the attending medical practitioner. People taking Lithium for more than a few years can develop both kidney and thyroid trouble.
Home Remedies
The victims of manic depressive psychosis rarely present themselves for treatment. It is their families, friends and work mates that bear the brunt of suffering and draw these people to the attention of health care professionals. Some experienced people with manic depressive illnesses can detect upswings in their mood by their behaviour; especially in relation to spending. They are then sensible enough to add a major tranquillizer to any other connflum8 course of medication.
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